Tele-ICU Can Reduce Mortality and Length of Stay

"These findings suggest that critical care programs that implement processes that increase adherence to best practice, lower rates of complications, shorten response times to alerts and alarms, and support early intensivist case involvement will provide better care at a lower cost. ... Our study suggests that the introduction of a tele-ICU program that collaborates with and supports bedside clinicians is one way to accomplish these aims."

All study authors reported having no conflicts of interest.